The Latest Breaking News from ESA

An astronomer on James Webb's first year

Salon spoke with Dr. Michelle Thaller on the beloved telescope and why NASA scientists love "Lord of the Rings"

Salon · Jul 12, 2023

'ESA staff are hurting': Barr should step in to drive change, union says

The opposition said another minister should be appointed to oversee change at the ESA.

The Canberra Times · Jul 12, 2023

Artemis 4 and Artemis 5 moon missions will include European astronauts (exclusive interview)

The head of the European Space Agency says its astronauts will fly on Artemis 4 and 5, two moon-landing missions slated to launch in the late 2020s.

Space · Jul 11, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole ever seen

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected the most distant active supermassive black hole to date, and researchers aren't sure how it could have formed so early in the universe's history.

Space · Jul 6, 2023

When will Ariane 6 fly? Europe's new heavy-lift rocket battles delays as Ariane 5 era ends

Ariane 6 may launch later this year to provide fresh European access to space, but it faces stiff competition from veteran US competitor SpaceX.

Space · Jul 6, 2023

Ariane 5 blasts off for final flight amid Europe rocket crisis

Europe's workhorse Ariane 5 rocket has blasted off for a final time after 27 years of launches. A big moment, but which comes at a difficult time for the continent's space adventure faced with delays to next-generation Ariane 6 and Russia withdrawing its rockets. .

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2023

Farewell, Ariane 5! Europe's workhorse rocket launches 2 satellites on final mission (video)

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket launched for the final time today (July 5) after 27 years of service, sending two communications satellites to orbit.

Space · Jul 5, 2023

'Shooting stars' seen raining down on the sun for the 1st time (images)

New observations of the sun have revealed never-before-seen meteor-like fireballs raining down as shooting stars on the surface of the sun.

Space · Jul 4, 2023

Watch the last-ever launch of Europe's powerful Ariane 5 rocket on July 5 after delays

Europe's workhorse Ariane 5 rocket will launch for the final time on Wednesday (July 5), and you can watch the historic liftoff live.

Space · Jul 4, 2023

ACT considering ESA review findings as unions call for public release

An 'action plan' would be released 'shortly', staff have been told.

The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2023